Endovascular treatment of delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage - an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a major cause of morbidity after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Endovascular treatment (ET) has emerged as a rescue strategy, but its optimal timing, indication, and modality remain unclear. This study assessed international ET practices, focusing on treatment variability and clinical decision-making.

Methods

A 25-question survey was developed with input from specialists in interventional neuroradiology, neurosurgery, neurology, and neurocritical care. It was disseminated via professional societies to physicians involved in bedside decisions. Respondents reviewed clinical scenarios representing common DCI presentations, including proximal/distal vasospasm and conscious/unconscious patients. Descriptive analysis was per

SUBMITTER: Veldeman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579423 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature